The tides are turning as we say goodbye to Gemini season and swim into Cancer season from June 21 to July 22. The fourth sign in the zodiac, Cancers are one with the sea and moon (their ruler is the moon and element is water). July babies and others with birthdays during this time are described as tenacious, imaginative, extremely loyal and sympathetic, and they’re known for having a big heart.

While Cancers are big on socializing and meaningful relationships, they have a harder time opening up to others. Fear not, this doesn’t mean they think you’re untrustworthy. Once they do feel comfortable letting down their walls, you’ll have a loyal, steadfast friend for life.

Cancer zodiac names are inspired by the star sign’s elements, colors, traits and even famous celebrities whose birthdays fall in this range. Zodiac sign names are meaningful and beautiful. Find your baby name inspo below!

Cancer zodiac names inspired by water

1. Hudson

The famous Hudson River in New York.

2. Jordan

One of the most popular gender-neutral baby names starting with “j.” Also the name of the River Jordan in Palestine.

3. Beckett

English-origin name meaning “little brook.”

4. Brooks

English for “of the brook.”

5. India

There’s the country, of course, but also the River Indus in Asia.

6. Maren

Latin for “sea.”

7. Talia

Australian Aboriginal meaning “near water” as well as Hebrew for “gentle dew from heaven” and “by the water.”

8. Bay

A water-related name that’s gaining popularity just like River and Lake,

9. Nile

The Nile River.

10. Pacific

The Pacific Ocean.

11. Maxwell

Scottish for “great stream.”

12. Rio

Spanish for “river.”

Cancer zodiac names inspired by Cancer’s color, white

13. Bianca

Italian for “white.”

14. Pearl

Gemstone baby names are very popular to name your little one after.

15. Alba

Latin for “white.”

16. Ivory

This name instantly evokes the beautiful color but it also means, “pale, white.”

17. Gavin

Celtic for “white hawk.”

18. Finn

Irish for “white” and “fair.”

19 Albus

Latin for “white” and “bright.”

Cancer zodiac names inspired by celebrity Cancers

20. Meryl (Streep)

21. Busy (Philipps)

22. Olivia (Munn)

23. Harrison (Ford)

24. Selma (Blair)

25. Mindy (Kaling)

26. Sofia (Vergara)

27.Sylvester (Stallone)

28. Benedict (Cumberbatch)

29. Milo (Ventimiglia)

30. Ariana (Grande)

31. Lana (Del Rey)

32. Luke (Bryan)

33. Selena (Gomez)

34. Missy (Elliott)

35. Lionel (Messi)

36. Mike (Tyson)

37. George (W. Bush)

38. Frida (Kahlo)

39. Nelson (Mandela)

40. Elon (Musk)

Cancer zodiac names inspired by Cancer trait, loyalty

41. Dillon

Irish for “loyal.”

42. Truman

English for “loyal one.”

43. Freya

Norse for “a noble woman.”

44. Constantine

Latin for “steadfast.”

45. Dima

Russian for “strong fighter.”

45. Leal

Portuguese nickname for a loyal person.

47. Shylah

Of Indian origin, mean “goddess” or “daughter of the mountain.”

48. Amity

Latin for “friendship.”

Cancer zodiac names inspired by Cancer trait, protection

49. Velma

Of German origin meaning “determined protector.”

50. Alastair

Scottish for “defender of men.”

51. Griffith

Welsh for “strong lord.”

52. Andro

Of Greek origin meaning “man or warrior.”

53. Alessandra

Italian for “defending men.”

54. Ned

Shortened version of “Edward,” meaning “wealthy guardian.”

55. Osmond

English for “divine protection.”

56. Alexa

Greek for “defending men.”

57. June

Derived from the goddess Juno—the protector of the state.

Cancer zodiac names inspired by Cancer’s tarot card, the Chariot

58. Edith

English for “prosperous in war.”

59. Gwenn, Gwen, Gwyn,

Derived from the Welsh name Guinevere, meaning “fair,” “white,” “holy” or “blessed.”

60. Nicole

French for “people of victory.”

61. Sia

Old Norse for “victory.”

62. Victor

Latin for “conqueror.”

63. Kearney

Irish for “victorious” or “triumphant.”

64. Milos

Slavic for “lover of glory.”

65. Alwyn

Welsh origin meaning “wise friend” or “elf friend.”

66. William (or the French, Guillaume)

German for “resolute protection.”

67. Liam

Derived from William, meaning “resolute protection.”

68. Gordon

Scottish for “great hill.”

69. Gretchen

German for “pearl.”

70. Alameda

Spanish for “cottonwood grove.”

71. Thelma

Greek meaning “will” or “volition.”

72. Meta

Greek and Germain origins, taken from “Margaret,” meaning “pearl.”

73. Bryce

Scottish for “freckled.”

74. Millicent

Greek for “strong in work.”

75. Edmund

English for “fortunate protector.”

A version of this post was published June 16, 2021. It has been updated.